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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,266.29, 44,530.50 and 19,522.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,266.29, 44,530.50 and 19,522.61 is: 26,943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,266.29 : 44,530.50 = 19,522.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,266.29/44,530.50 = 19,522.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,266.29x = 44,530.50 × 19,522.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,266.29x = 869,351,584.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,351,584.61/32,266.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,943.03

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